MobilePASS for BlackBerry OS 10
CUSTOMER RELEASE NOTES
Version:
8.4
Build:
84
Issue Date:
25 March 2015
Document Part Number: 007-012937-001, Rev. B
Contents
Product Description .................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Release Description .................................................................................................................................................................... 2
New Features and Enhancements .............................................................................................................................................. 2
BES 10 and BES 12 support ................................................................................................................................................ 2
Improved User Interface ...................................................................................................................................................... 2
Management Platform Support ............................................................................................................................................ 2
Cryptographic Security ......................................................................................................................................................... 2
Default Token Name ............................................................................................................................................................ 2
Event-based Security Features ............................................................................................................................................ 3
Time-based Security Features ............................................................................................................................................. 3
Known Issues ............................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Compatibility and Upgrade Information ....................................................................................................................................... 6
Interoperability ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6
BlackBerry Devices ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
Authentication Management Systems ............................................................................................................................ 6
Download and Installation .................................................................................................................................................... 6
Upgrade ............................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Product Documentation .............................................................................................................................................................. 6
Support Contacts ........................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Customer Release Notes: MobilePASS for BlackBerry OS 10, Version 8.4, Build 84
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Product Description
SafeNet’s MobilePASS family of one-time password (OTP) software authentication solutions combines the security
of proven two-factor strong authentication with the convenience, simplicity, and ease of use of OTPs generated on
personal mobile devices. By turning a mobile phone into a two-factor authentication device, organizations save
significantly on hardware and deployment costs, while users benefit by not having to carry an additional hardware
token.
Release Description
The MobilePASS 8.4 for BlackBerry OS 10 release enables BlackBerry customers using BlackBerry Enterprise
Server (BES) 10 or 12 to deploy MobilePASS from their mobile device management (MDM) system.
To learn about using BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) 10 and 12, refer to BlackBerry documentation:
http://docs.blackberry.com/en/admin/?userType=2
NOTE: This version of MobilePASS for BlackBerry OS 10 is available only as a
standalone .bar file.
New Features and Enhancements
BES 10 and BES 12 support
MobilePASS 8.4 for BlackBerry OS 10 can be deployed by the BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) 10 or 12 to
BlackBerry OS 10 devices.
Improved User Interface
MobilePASS 8.4 for BlackBerry OS 10 improves the user experience with an enhanced user interface.
Management Platform Support
SafeNet Authentication Service (Cloud) and SafeNet Authentication Manager are supported, offering full featured
activation and policy management capabilities.
Cryptographic Security
BlackBerry FIPS 140-2 Level 1 cryptographic libraries are supported.
Default Token Name
The MobilePASS default token name for the first token is taken from the user name as configured in SAS. After
activation, the default token name includes the user name.
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Event-based Security Features
Event-based tokens can be configured to support a delay of a pre-defined number of seconds before another OTP
is generated.
Time-based Security Features
Time-hacking countermeasures have been implemented, alerting users to the possibility that their device has been
compromised, and that future OTPs have been generated.
Time-based Security Enhancement Scenario
Your device was compromised, and the device’s date and time were changed to a future date and time. The person
who took the device generates several time-based OTPs (which will be used for authentication purposes without
the SafeNet MobilePASS application), and then restores the device’s time.
With the time-hacking countermeasures, SafeNet MobilePASS is able to detect that the device was manipulated
and alerts the user to the possibility of such an attack.
To use the time-based security feature:
1. Open the SafeNet MobilePASS application, create a time-based token, and then generate an OTP.
2. Move the device’s date and time forward, and then generate an OTP.
3. Restore the clock’s date and time, and then generate another OTP.
A message is displayed indicating that an OTP could not be generated.
4. Tap No to confirm that the displayed date and time are not correct.
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5. You are prompted to change the clock back to the correct date and time. Tap OK.
6. Security measures are taken and, if confirmed, your token will be locked. Tap OK to confirm.
You now need to re-enroll your token.
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7. Tap OK to go back to the token list screen.
8. To access this token again, start the process from the beginning.
Known Issues
Issue
Synopsis
MPGA-756
Summary: After generating a time-based OTP while the time stamp of the last
generated OTP is later than the current system time, the user is not informed
with a clear message that the error has occurred and is not prompted to update
the system time to the current time.
Workaround: Ignore message; does not affect functionality. Continue the steps
as described in “Time-based Security Features” on page 3.
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Compatibility and Upgrade Information
Interoperability
BlackBerry Devices
MobilePASS 8.4 for BlackBerry OS 10 supports the following BlackBerry devices running OS 10.2 or higher:

Passport

Z10

Z30

Q5

Q10
Authentication Management Systems
MobilePASS 8.4 is supported by the following SafeNet authentication platforms:

SafeNet Authentication Service (SAS) Cloud

SafeNet Authentication Manager (SAM) 8.2 - latest Hotfix

SafeNet Authentication Manager Express (SAMx) 8.1
Download and Installation
MobilePASS 8.4 for BlackBerry OS 10 can be deployed through the BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) 10 and 12.
NOTES:
This version of MobilePASS for BlackBerry OS 10 is available only as a
standalone .bar file.
To learn about using BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) 10 and 12, refer to
BlackBerry documentation: http://docs.blackberry.com/en/admin/?userType=2
Upgrade
MobilePASS 8.4 for BlackBerry OS 10 does not support upgrade from earlier releases.
Product Documentation
The following product documentation is associated with this release:

SafeNet MobilePASS 8.4 for BlackBerry OS 10 User Guide
We have attempted to make these documents complete, accurate, and useful, but we cannot guarantee them to be
perfect. When we discover errors or omissions, or they are brought to our attention, we endeavor to correct them in
succeeding releases of the product.
Customer Release Notes: MobilePASS for BlackBerry OS 10, Version 8.4, Build 84
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Support Contacts
If you encounter a problem while installing, registering, or operating this product, please make sure that you have
read the documentation. If you cannot resolve the issue, contact your supplier or SafeNet Customer Support.
SafeNet Customer Support operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Your level of access to this service is
governed by the support plan arrangements made between SafeNet and your organization. Please consult this
support plan for further information about your entitlements, including the hours when telephone support is
available to you.
Contact Method
Contact Information
Address
SafeNet, Inc.
4690 Millennium Drive
Belcamp, Maryland 21017, USA
Phone
Technical Support
Customer Portal
US
1-800-545-6608
International
1-410-931-7520
https://serviceportal.safenet-inc.com
Existing customers with a Technical Support Customer Portal account can log in to
manage incidents, get the latest software upgrades, and access the SafeNet Knowledge
Base.
Customer Release Notes: MobilePASS for BlackBerry OS 10, Version 8.4, Build 84
PN: 007-012937-001, Rev. B, Copyright © 2015 SafeNet, Inc., All rights reserved.
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